9 metro Phoenix holiday light events
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The display at the Mesa Temple. Photo: Jessica Boehm/Axios
Don't be a Grinch!
Grab your family and friends and check out these top-tier holiday light displays across metro Phoenix.
Details: Visit the Phoenix Zoo after dark to see both new and classic displays like wildlife lanterns, the tallest floating tree in North America and a 200-foot-long light tunnel.
Price: $30 in advance, $35 at the gate
When: 5:30-10:30pm, through Jan. 14
🌵 Las Noches de las Luminarias
Details: After dark, the Desert Botanical Garden transforms into a wonderland of luminarias and lights. You can also see the special traveling exhibit "Fernando Botero: El Maestro in the Garden," which features a combination of paintings, drawings and monumental sculpture.
Price: $39.95 for adults, $16.95 for kids
When: 5:30-9:30pm, Dec. 8-9, 15-16, 19-23, 26-30
⛪ Mesa Temple Christmas Lights
Details: The grounds of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints temple near downtown Mesa have been transformed into an extensive light display. Check out more than 100 nativities from around the world in the visitor center.
Price: Free!
When: 5-10pm, through Dec. 31
Details: There are two Valley locations to see this drive-thru light display this year.
Price: Starts at $39.99 per vehicle
When: 6-10pm through Dec. 31 at Desert Diamond Casino in Glendale and at Tempe Diablo Stadium
Details: Take a stroll through Murphy Park in downtown Glendale to see the dazzling decor. Most nights will feature musical performances from local groups. This is the event's 30th year.
Price: Free!
When: 5-10pm, through Jan. 1
Details: Walk through this 10-acre Mesa farm adorned with 5 million synchronized lights. Santa will make stops Dec. 15-23.
Price: Mondays-Thursdays: $15, Fridays-Sundays: $18
When: Sundays-Thursdays 5:30-9:30pm, Fridays-Saturdays 5:30-10pm through Dec. 30. Note: The show is dark Dec. 4 and 5 and 11 and 12.
Details: Gilbert has decorated the 1.5 miles of trails and walkways at its Riparian Preserve with holiday lights and displays.
Price: $5 purchased in advance
When: 5:30-9pm, Dec. 8-19
Details: This is the West Valley's largest walk-through holiday event, with tons of lights, an expanded candy cane maze, train rides and more at a farm near Surprise.
Price: $20
When: 5:30 to 10:30pm, through Dec. 31
Details: Who says Christmas is just for kids? The Valley's favorite dive bar covers every inch of its building with lights.
Price: No admission fee — but tip your bartenders!